Spermicidal Activity in Vitro of Bark Extract of Azadirachta Indica in Rats
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Ethanolic extract of bark of Azadirachta indica showed potent spermicidal activity when tested on rat spermatozoa in vitro. When the extract was applied in 1:1 and 1:2 ratio at tree different concentration using wet drop method, cent percent mortality of spermatozoa was observed within 10 seconds. 10% concentration of the extract was considered as an effective dose.
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